It used to be Phil Hellmuth would just show up late for his starting day of the World Series of Poker main event. Now, things are getting a little out of control.

Hellmuth arrived for Day 1c of the main event Sunday at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino dressed as Julius Caesar and was flanked by women in body paint and a trumpeter as rose pedals were being thrown at his feet.

Hellmuth won the main event in 1989 and has followed that up with a record 10 other bracelets. He also owns the most cashes and final tables in WSOP history, but Casear? Wow, it just makes everyone cringe on what he might come up with for 2010.

Fellow legend and 10-time WSOP bracelet winner Doyle Brunson posted this on his Twitter, and it probably sums up the thoughts of the rest of the pros:

AP PhotoPhil Hellmuth struts through the Rio hallway.

"I love Phil, but come on man. I wouldn't do that for a million bucks."

Thankfully, Hellmuth arrived just before the first break and then changed into usual garb. Days already are long at the WSOP. I can't imagine his tablemates would've survived staring at his pale white legs for 10 hours.

(Hellmuth was among the notable players to survive Day 1c. He'll be back at the table Wednesday.)